C Thomas Bordeleau - Barracuda, AHL(2020, 38th, SJS)

[themelkman]

I really dont think he's NHL ready at all, though. So yeah hopefully he's a big piece of the 2021 squad.

He probably isnt, but who knows what happens if his whole year goes as well as it has so far.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Bummer for him. He wouldn't have had a huge role (unless he played his way into it), but he had earned a spot on the team and it would have been a great development experience for him. He'll be there next year.

Especially a bummer for having to leave due to Beecher's positive tests which could have been a false positive. He apparently tested negative twice afterwards..
We are living in unprecedented times when it comes to playing international tournaments in the middle of a pandemic, and covid counts are raging everywhere.

I wish they could have put in some measures for a possible false positive.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Especially a bummer for having to leave due to Beecher's positive tests which could have been a false positive. He apparently tested negative twice afterwards..
We are living in unprecedented times when it comes to playing international tournaments in the middle of a pandemic, and covid counts are raging everywhere.

I wish they could have put in some measures for a possible false positive.

Seems odd there is no leniency in such a year

 

[Big Empty]

I really wish the Habs would’ve found a way to trade up from 46 to get him.

The Sharks got a stud at 38. He’s going to be a player alright.

 

[57special]

USA could've used their brains a bit and had separate rooms for their players.

 

[themelkman]

I really wish the Habs would’ve found a way to trade up from 46 to get him.

The Sharks got a stud at 38. He’s going to be a player alright.

I sure hope so. With how hes been doing I dont wonder if his ceiling is higher than people thought.

 

[Big Empty]

I sure hope so. With how hes been doing I dont wonder if his ceiling is higher than people thought.

He looks really good at Mich. Certainly would've wanted him over Luke Tuch but I don't hate the pick.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

This guy is a great example, in my opinion, of why NHL scouts are not infallible. He was great for two years. He hasn't improved more than most good players since the draft. This is the same level he showed in past seasons. Why is he he only now getting more attention for his play? And he played for a team where NHL scouts should've watched him play a lot. They whiffed. I think it's that simple.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

USA could've used their brains a bit and had separate rooms for their players.

They room together at U of M, the idea would be they really haven't been separate during this...

Also, not sure what you do about a false positive, the IIHF really ****** this more than oh if only they had separate rooms.

I guess they could have and should have done more, but man this one sure didn't feel right in terms of why they are out. Especially if you can fly into the bubble test positive and um play... Why are all these guys getting kicked out for positives where full recoveries were made and false positives. But maybe just a few more bucks for hotels. Honestly this was happening 25 minutes from their current residence, it wouldn't surprise me if the U of M kids were staying in their normal places though it didn't sound like it when they were told they couldn't go. But that might have been safer than even bringing them into the hotel/billet setup as well.

I think him and Beecher would have given us a really good third line. So bummed.

I liked Bordeleau entering the draft, one of the guys I was okay with picking at the beginning of the second round heading into the draft if he was there. Actually like who we got more, but still I think he has all the makings of a real solid NHL player. He competes and he plays a game a coach can trust, it is going to earn him more ice time and bigger roles moving forward. I look forward to having him on the team next year.

 

[Korpse]

This guy is a great example, in my opinion, of why NHL scouts are not infallible. He was great for two years. He hasn't improved more than most good players since the draft. This is the same level he showed in past seasons. Why is he he only now getting more attention for his play? And he played for a team where NHL scouts should've watched him play a lot. They whiffed. I think it's that simple.

I don't think anyone believes NHL scouts are infallible, that said I don't think 8 games of college hockey is enough to suggest scouts whiffed on a player that was taken early in the second round. Bordeleau is a player that really impressed me while I was looking over NTDP games to get a sense of other players and I think he can become a contributor at the NHL level but you are getting ahead of yourself a little here.

 

[Erep]

I don't think anyone believes NHL scouts are infallible, that said I don't think 8 games of college hockey is enough to suggest scouts whiffed on a player that was taken early in the second round. Bordeleau is a player that really impressed me while I was looking over NTDP games to get a sense of other players and I think he can become a contributor at the NHL level but you are getting ahead of yourself a little here.

To be fair, the guy you are replying to had Bordeleau at 10 predraft, so he is not basing it on what happened at Michigan at all. That was his opinion before hand, and so far his college play is more in line with 10th than 38th.

 

[themelkman]

I don't think anyone believes NHL scouts are infallible, that said I don't think 8 games of college hockey is enough to suggest scouts whiffed on a player that was taken early in the second round. Bordeleau is a player that really impressed me while I was looking over NTDP games to get a sense of other players and I think he can become a contributor at the NHL level but you are getting ahead of yourself a little here.

I think it was a weird year for comparing leagues. Bordeleau did amazing on the NDTP, but the team as a whole was weakish and didnt have the hype or firepower it normally does.

 

[Korpse]

To be fair, the guy you are replying to had Bordeleau at 10 predraft, so he is not basing it on what happened at Michigan at all. That was his opinion before hand, and so far his college play is more in line with 10th than 38th.

Okay, my point it's way too soon to suggest that the player should have been taken much earlier. Seriously it's 8 games of college hockey, that doesn't justify anything.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Okay, my point it's way too soon to suggest that the player should have been taken much earlier. Seriously it's 8 games of college hockey, that doesn't justify anything.

I now see these prospect writers suggesting that Bordeleau should've went higher in the draft.

And I actually agree with your larger point. I don't think opinions should change that much after 8 games, but I think we should be using our own opinions, not necessarily the consensus opinions.

 

[Agent Zub]

i think if he had a better top gear he could have gone closer to 10.

it was a pretty open draft after the top 13 so I don't think going 38 is really dropping that much.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Nice goal for Michigan, will post link ASAP.

Edit: Kid has been excellent for Michigan this year, probably the Wolverines' best forward in my opinion. It's a disappointment that he couldn't join the WJC team.

 

[Raistlin]

He should've gone in the latter half of the first round. He's been consistently excellent and fun to watch. Losing his chance at a gold medal because his roommate tested positive for COVID has got to be heartbreaking. I am sure he would be a big factor had he made the team as the 2C.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Another 2 points tonight.

Up to 14 points in 11 games.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

 

[PattyLafontaine]

Showed Thorntonvision (tm) there.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Another 2 apples today. 18 points in his first 13 games. Not bad.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Another 2 apples today. 18 points in his first 13 games. Not bad.

Michigan's best freshman in my opinion. Beniers/Power/Johnson will be judged differently as draft eligibles, which is fair, but I think Bordeleau has been the best freshman, and honestly the best player, on Michigan's roster.

 

[Captain Clutch]

All of the freshmen have been impressive in their own way and to varying degrees. Bordeleau is the best player on the team and its not really close, he impacts every game, even when he doesn't score, his hockey IQ is elite, he's the best face-off man, he leads the team in +/-, kills penalties, quarterbacks the power play. STUD

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Michigan's best freshman in my opinion. Beniers/Power/Johnson will be judged differently as draft eligibles, which is fair, but I think Bordeleau has been the best freshman, and honestly the best player, on Michigan's roster.

Seems like SJ got a steal in the 2nd. Really liked our draft this year. He has to be one of the biggest risers, if not the biggest, of the draft so far, but a lot of kids haven’t gotten to play yet.